Bridal jewellery is where families spend, save and sometimes argue. Most British Asian brides combine inherited pieces with newer purchases — the mangalsutra from a grandmother, the maang tikka picked out together, the choora bangles from the maternal uncle.
We feature kundan, polki, temple-style and contemporary fine-jewellery sets across price tiers. The categories that get the most use: a substantial necklace + earring set for the ceremony, a maang tikka or matha patti, jhumkas and a lighter parure for the reception, and red-and-white choora bangles for the day-of.
What to look for: weight on the hand (real metal feels heavy — costume pieces are noticeably lighter), claw settings holding stones (not glue), and ear-back style that won't drag on the lobe through a 6-hour event.
